There was a time from the early ’60s through to the mid-’80s when almost every manufacturer had a two-door fastback version of their mainstream car, which was either called a coupé or a hardtop.
Generally, these were seen as a cheaper or sportier alternative to their four-door sibling. Cheaper, because with two fewer doors came cheaper manufacturing costs, and sportier because of the weight reduction.
Once upon a time, the 105E Anglia and the Mini were only available in two-door variants. Neither can be considered a sports coupé but they are examples of just how prolific two-door cars used to be. Although the ’59 Cadillac Eldorado coupé made no sense, it was a fantastic-looking piece of automotive sculpture. The same could not be said for the Range Rover which was produced as a two-door version only from 1969 until 1991. Why was a luxury off-roader that was built specifically for the wealthy end of the market, and could easily accommodate four doors, built with only two doors? Okay, it had three if you count the rear door – but you know what I mean!
Generally, most two-door cars were considered sportier than their four-door siblings, which were a more sensible choice for the family man, as such buyers were called. The box-like Range Rover doesn’t fit this mould but many consider it ahead of its time, and these
